Leadership Institute
At the Purdue University Northwest Leadership Institute, we prepare great leaders of all ages to excel in an increasingly competitive global environment.
Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI)
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Starting in Sept. 2025, our eight-month program will strengthen your leadership skills and give you strategies to be a better leader in your career, in your community and in your personal life.
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The mission of the Leadership Institute is to train leaders at all levels to grow their leadership skills, enabling participants to add their vibrant leadership to our communities. We aim for each participant to become a more confident, charismatic and authentic leader.
Your gift helps us to connect emerging leaders with leadership training and collaborative experiences, building the strong leadership that’s needed to serve our region and support sustained economic and community development.
News and Announcements
Regional professionals complete the 2024-25 Leadership Northwest Indiana program
The Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest (PNW) proudly announces the graduates of the 2024-25 Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI) program cohort.
Applications open for the 2025-2026 Leadership Northwest Indiana program
The Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest (PNW) has opened applications for the 2025-2026 Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI) program.
Request for Referrals: Leadership Exploration and Development Program for PNW Students
The Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest is looking for campus-wide student leaders and we need your help. Perhaps you know a PNW student who has demonstrated leadership potential or a student who would benefit from the opportunity to add to their leadership skillset.